fatigue -
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
After working for 15 hours straight, a strong cup of coffee did nothing to help Jolene's fatigue.
verb
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1202 of 1582
Bad /
War
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ransom -
To release someone or something in exchange for a payment or other form of compensation.
The ancient artifacts were ransomed back to the museum after being stolen and held by black-market dealers.
verb
See noun
1203 of 1582
Bad /
Unhappy
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whimper -
(of a person or animal) make a series of low, feeble sounds expressive of fear, pain, or discontent
The dog whimpered all day while its owner was away at work.
noun
1204 of 1582
Bad /
Small
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niche -
A small part of a larger whole that is particularly appropriate for the situation
Sam couldn't master all of physics, but he knew enough about his particular niche that made him respected among his colleagues in that area.
noun
1205 of 1582
Bad /
War
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insurrection -
A violent revolt against a government
In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.
noun
1206 of 1582
Bad /
Disgusting
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sludge -
Thick, soft, wet mud or a similar viscous mixture of liquid and solid components, especially the product of an industrial or refining process
The sludge from the industrial plant was a disgusting sight as it spilled everywhere.
verb
1207 of 1582
Bad /
Delay
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shirk -
To avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility.
Employees who shirk their duties result in unhappy customers and lower profits.
noun
1208 of 1582
Bad /
Strange
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misfit -
Someone whose behavior or attitude sets them apart, often making them feel isolated or out of place.
The new employee seemed like a misfit among the fast-paced corporate crowd.
verb
1209 of 1582
Bad /
Confused
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baffle -
To totally bewilder, confuse, and mystify.
Martha was baffled about several things in her life, especially why she seemed to spend more money than she had, and why she couldn’t lose weight even though she carefully watched her diet.
adjective
1210 of 1582
Bad /
Bad
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dreary -
Dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
The dreary sky cast the earth in darkness, the sun nowhere in sight.
verb
1211 of 1582
Bad /
Nervous
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stutter -
To speak with involuntary disruptions or repetitions of sounds, often at the beginning of words, due to a speech difficulty.
During the presentation, she began to stutter when she got nervous.
noun
1212 of 1582
Bad /
Small
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pipsqueak -
A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young
Linda wanted to ride on Charlie's bicycle, but he told her it was too big for a little pipsqueak like her.
